Research led by Lancaster University has discovered that a class of antibiotics—fluoroquinolones—can directly alter the ...

Innate immune cells including macrophages and neutrophils have unique properties that allows them to quickly accumulate in large numbers at the site of infection or injury. A new study establishes ...

Macrophages and other immune cells are the natural frontline immune warriors of our body, defending the body against invading pathogens and cancer cells. Yet despite their innate "combat" capabilities ...

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with a poor prognosis, and no effective treatment has been established to date. Understanding the mechanisms that prevent the progression of AKI is crucial. In ...

Sepsis is a fatal syndrome characterized by life-threatening organ dysfunction originating from a chaotic and unchecked innate immune response to infection. Notably, macrophages are the master ...

Chronic liver disease gets worse when the liver's immune system stays overactive, resulting in ongoing inflammation and ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease characterized by nerve damage and consequent impairments in vision, ...